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There's something about the cover that looks a little off. PD's face seems to be out of proportion to the body, perhaps made larger to compensate for the fact his hair isn't as 'full' as it used to be. The cropping is a little severe against the background. The shoulders seem to be the derided 'bumper car' costume, but knowing it's not liked Avon's hiding the shoulder pads under some drop sheets. The right arm looks too long (shoulder to elbow) and the left arm looks too short, even given the foreshortening of the perspective. The fingers look odd and also the tilt of Orac looks wrong.

All that said, it's great to see Big Finish working on giving us an 'up to date' photo of Avon; one relevant to the period the books are set in.

Mr. Darrow said...
"The third book, Lucifer: Genesis, goes back to the beginning, as it were. So you'll get to find out my take on Servalan and her rise to power, Avon's pre-series history, and a bit more besides!"

It will be interesting to see whether PD meshes "Avon's pre-series history" with Avon: A Terrible Aspect or ignores it completely.
Edited by Joe Dredd on 01 March 2014 13:05:41

Terrific cover, the only thing I don't like is the fact that the Orac on the front looks to be a Season 1 or 2 Orac, it is not Orac as we see him in Season 4.

Personally I'm looking forward to it. At least Paul is one of the people trying to continue the story, which is something I've wanted for a very long time. (More Blakes Legend would be terrific to link the new material together).

I'll be there for the book and the dramatic audio reading if it's in the pipeline.

Terrific cover, the only thing I don't like is the fact that the Orac on the front looks to be a Season 1 or 2 Orac, it is not Orac as we see him in Season 4.

Orac was modified throughout the series, so I'm sure we can imagine Avon has continued to tinker with it.

I thought someone would mention that, I thought about it myself. However, you will notice that distinct U tube at the front. That eventually disappears. So the new tinkered version would look different again from the first 4.
Still, I'm just a mad keen fan. Most people will not even blink at the details.

I'm sure everyone on the forum is aware of the differences in Orac from series to series, at least broadly speaking!

It had occurred to me too that it looks like a regression, but since we don't know what it is, or what it does, there's no reason why Avon couldn't use a similar part later, depending on what he had access to. I'm sure Avon doesn't care what Orac looks like, as long as it works!

Mr. Darrow said...
"The third book, Lucifer: Genesis, goes back to the beginning, as it were. So you'll get to find out my take on Servalan and her rise to power, Avon's pre-series history, and a bit more besides!"

It will be interesting to see whether PD meshes "Avon's pre-series history" with Avon: A Terrible Aspect or ignores it completely.

I'm curious too about that Joe Dredd. And what will "a bit more besides" mean?
I'll wait for the reviews to come.

That cover image does not impress me at all, the Avon and Orac are in wrong perspective, but one thing makes it ok: Avon still has those dark eyes.... *

Mr. Darrow said...
"The third book, Lucifer: Genesis, goes back to the beginning, as it were. So you'll get to find out my take on Servalan and her rise to power, Avon's pre-series history, and a bit more besides!"

It will be interesting to see whether PD meshes "Avon's pre-series history" with Avon: A Terrible Aspect or ignores it completely.

I'm curious too about that Joe Dredd. And what will "a bit more besides" mean?
I'll wait for the reviews to come.

That cover image does not impress me at all, the Avon and Orac are in wrong perspective, but one thing makes it ok: Avon still has those dark eyes.... *

I don't mean to be deliberately rude, but I'm not impressed with the book's artwork one bit. It looks like Avon has become a Thunderbirds puppet. -Paula

Mr. Darrow said...
"The third book, Lucifer: Genesis, goes back to the beginning, as it were. So you'll get to find out my take on Servalan and her rise to power, Avon's pre-series history, and a bit more besides!"

It will be interesting to see whether PD meshes "Avon's pre-series history" with Avon: A Terrible Aspect or ignores it completely.

I'm curious too about that Joe Dredd. And what will "a bit more besides" mean?
I'll wait for the reviews to come.

That cover image does not impress me at all, the Avon and Orac are in wrong perspective, but one thing makes it ok: Avon still has those dark eyes.... *

I don't mean to be deliberately rude, but I'm not impressed with the book's artwork one bit. It looks like Avon has become a Thunderbirds puppet. -Paula

ROFL. By Stardrive Paula, your right. It does look a bit Thunderbird. They should just do some photos will Paul as he is now, in all his matured glory. No need to spice/distort it in photo shop at all in my opinion.

I'm sure everyone on the forum is aware of the differences in Orac from series to series, at least broadly speaking!

It had occurred to me too that it looks like a regression, but since we don't know what it is, or what it does, there's no reason why Avon couldn't use a similar part later, depending on what he had access to. I'm sure Avon doesn't care what Orac looks like, as long as it works!

I hear you Joe Dredd. I'm just glad there is a new sequel by the one and only Paul Darrow. For that I'm very thankful indeed.